Cheryl McCabe , BACP

Cheryl McCabe is credentialed in the United Kingdom with three years of professional counselling experience and three decades of informal work supporting people with mental health. She adopts a gentle, person-focused style while also inviting thoughtful challenge when it can open new perspectives. Cheryl balances an interactive approach with respectful silence, allowing space for reflection, and she brings a sense of humour to sessions to keep the work grounded and authentic.

Her experience covers stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, anger management, motivation, and self-esteem. When words are not enough, she draws on creative ways of working to access feelings and memories that can be hard to express verbally. Cheryl is parts- and trauma-aware and recognises the many aspects that make up a person, welcoming all parts of a client into the therapeutic space.

Cheryl works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can support change. Her aim is to stand alongside clients as they navigate inner and outer challenges. While she cannot predict how any individual journey will unfold, she has witnessed the positive effects of a strong therapeutic relationship. She understands that taking the first step requires courage and seeks to make that step as straightforward and supportive as possible. Cheryl holds BACP credentials - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Client-Centered Support and Creative Methods Online

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Cheryl's practice. This approach focuses on listening with empathy and creating a non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace and direction of the work. It can be particularly helpful for concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes because it builds self-understanding and confidence.

Cheryl also uses creative methods when words do not fully capture an experience. Creative work can involve drawing on expressive exercises or alternative ways of exploring feelings, which can be especially useful for grief, trauma-related material, or when clients find verbal description difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Cheryl treats this as a collaborative process, working with clients to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusting methods as the work develops.

Online therapy with Cheryl is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work from a convenient location, while still maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.